Sony WH-XB700 vs. Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB700 and Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-XB700 vs. Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB700 Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 196 g 320 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sony WH-XB700 headphones.
Colour Black | Blue Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-XB700 Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Foldable - Yes Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-XB700.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) -
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C..
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 96 dB Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C..
Impedance 37 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB700 Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-XB700 Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Controls Volume Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, skip track, voice assistant, equaliser preset, ANC on/off
CABLE Sony WH-XB700 Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB700 Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-XB700 Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 45 hours
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C. recharge faster than Sony WH-XB700.
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB700 Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB700 Marshall MONITOR II A.N.C.
Included Accessories - Carrying bag, USB-C charging cable
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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